Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom
Synopsis
The documentary begins when the fictionalized drama ends. Sara spent three years volunteering to save refugees on the same journey that made her so famous, and was suddenly arrested in Aug. 2018, accused by Greek authorities of running a criminal enterprise with charges including “international espionage and people smuggling.” If convicted, she faces up to 25 years in prison and the end of her humanitarian career. Shot over three years, the film follows Sara’s fight for justice and journey of self-discovery.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Score
- K River, Leopold Faerberboeck, Laurens von Oswald
- Original Title
- Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, German, English, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- DOCDAYS Productions, SWR/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
K River, Leopold Faerberboeck, Laurens von Oswald
Zamarin Wahdat
Franziska von Berlepsch
Antje Boehmert, Drake Burnette, Anna von Dziembowska, Daniel Druhora
Department Leadership Roster
Antje Boehmert
Producer
Franziska von Berlepsch
Editor
Drake Burnette
Producer
Zamarin Wahdat
Director of Photography
Anna von Dziembowska
Producer
Daniel Druhora
Producer
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What is Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom about?
The documentary begins when the fictionalized drama ends. Sara spent three years volunteering to save refugees on the same journey that made her so famous, and was suddenly arrested in Aug. 2018, accused by Greek authorities of running a criminal enterprise with charges including “international espionage and people smuggling.” If convicted, she faces up to 25 years in prison and the end of her humanitarian career. Shot over three years, the film follows Sara’s fight for justice and journey of self-discovery.
Who directed Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom?
Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom?
The principal cast of Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom includes Sara Mardini, Matteo Salvini, Carola Rackete, Seán Binder, Yusra Mardini.
When was Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom released and how long is it?
Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom was composed by K River, Leopold Faerberboeck, Laurens von Oswald.